Bulk Receiver 1st Shift - Forest Park, IL

VetJobs; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 31,684 - 44,083; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Annual bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Ferrara in Forest Park, IL is seeking a Bulk Receiver to join our manufacturing team. You will verify deliveries, unload raw materials, and upload COA data into SAP while ensuring food safety and adherence to GMP standards. The role requires flexibility in shifts, strong organization, and teamwork to meet production needs.

Core hours are 5:30am to 2:30pm, 5/6 days a week, with weekends required. Minimum education is High School/GED; 1–3 years in liquids, rail cars, tanks is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work various shifts as needed.
• Strong ability to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with inter-departmental teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to communicate in English.
• Lift up to 50 lbs and work in hot/cold environments.

Responsibilities

• Complete written documents for reporting the PO was received.
• Upload all COA and necessary documents into SAP for all raw material receiving.
• Unload raw materials according to the designed processes.
• Operate unloading equipment to send materials to storage.
• Maintain cleanliness of unloading dock and proper labeling of pallets.
• Ensure proper loading and unloading of trailers.
• Participate in weekly inventory processes and year-end counts.
• Daily inventory counts of in-plant raw and bulk materials.
• Interact professionally with truck drivers and report safety issues promptly.
• Complete quality and food safety documentation and report deviations as required.

Skills

Shift flexibility

Organize workload

Team collaboration

Adapt to fast pace

English proficiency

Lift up to 50 lbs

Education

High School/GED

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Position requires ability to work overtime. As a result, it may require working varying start times, end times, and weekends dependent on business needs.

Core Hours: 5:30am to 2:30pm, 5/6 days a week, weekends required.

Want to make an impact? As a Bulk Receiver, reporting to the Shipping & Receiving Supervisor, you'll be the first link in our production process, ensuring incoming liquid ingredients meet strict quality standards. You'll verify deliveries, unload raw materials, upload COA data into SAP, and complete essential food safety documentation—all while helping keep our operations running smoothly and our products consistently delicious.

Ways you will make a difference

• Complete written documents for reporting the PO was received
• Upload all COA’s and necessary documents into SAP for all raw material receiving
• Unload raw materials according to the processes designed
• Operate unloading equipment to send raw materials to storage
• Maintain cleanliness of unloading dock, well organized bins, and all pallets to be with correct labels
• Ensure proper loading and unloading of trailers
• Operate unloading equipment to send raw materials to storage
• Participate and assist in weekly inventory process and year-end process
• Responsible for daily inventory physical counts of in plant raw and bulk materials
• Interact with truck drivers in a professional manner
• Report any safety issues, near misses and injuries with the forklift to the Inventory Supply Supervisor immediately
• Completes quality & food safety system documentation and verifies compliance to program standards. Reports deviations to Quality Manager, Inventory Supply Manager or Inventory Supply Supervisor
• Ensures adherence to safety and GMP policies and standards
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor or manager

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Job Category

Operations

Additional Qualifications and Responsibilities

Skills that will make you successful:

• Ability to work various shifts when needed
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload, and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work with inter-departmental teams
• Ability to cope with fast pace, dynamic environment
• Ability to speak and understand English
• Ability to work in hot and cold environmental conditions and be able to lift up to 50lbs
• Demonstrated ability to prepare appropriate documentation as required by the position

Experiences that will support your success:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• 1-3 years of relevant experience with liquids, rail cars, tanks
• Basic experience in Microsoft Office, Excel and SAP

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.

Compensation

The salary for this role is $27.48 per hour.

City

Forest Park

State

Illinois

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

Ferrara